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Firefighters knocked down an arson fire that threatened several homes along the rim of Squaw Creek Canyon.

Sisters neighborhoods are deer/human battleground
Jim Smith was walking his dog along a street in Squawback Woods early Thursday morning, June 7, when he heard the clatter of hooves behind him.

Sewer project hits cash crunch
The effluent is flowing just like it should through Sisters' new sewer system. Cash flow is another matter.

Arson sparks blaze in canyon
Sheriff's deputies arrested an eight-year-old boy on a charge of first degree arson after he allegedly set a fire in Squaw Creek Canyon on Monday, June 4.

Top cowboys come to Sisters Rodeo
The last time The Nugget caught up with Sisters native Johnny Hammack, he was getting ready for the saddle bronc competition at the Calgary Stampede.

Land Trust dedicates new Camp Polk site
More than 100 people braved cold, strong winds last Friday, June 1, to show their support for one of the Deschutes Basin Land Trust's biggest successes.

Board delays repair contract
The Sisters School Board has delayed awarding a contract to repair Sisters High School, which has suffered severe water damage since it opened in 1993.

Fire fair educates Sisters community
Sisters area firefighters pried open a wrecked car, showed off new equipment and entertained youngsters at the third annual Fire and Safety Fair held Saturday, June 2, in the Village Green.

Cowboys are part of local heritage
Come June each year, cowboy hats and boots pop up all over Sisters like tumbleweeds on the prairie.

Cyrus may oppose creek water right
The Keith Cyrus family is likely to oppose the return of conserved irrigation water to Squaw Creek.